Posted by Kamilia Lahrichi on Oct 29, 2015 in Culture, Latin America | 0 comments Feature Think medicine tastes awful? Maybe Fernet isn't the drink for you. Bizarrely though, in Argentina it's so popular that the country now consumes more than 75% of all Fernet produced globally.
This article was published in CNN on October 29, 2015. read more

Posted by Kamilia Lahrichi on Oct 25, 2015 in Featured, Video | 0 comments Video The leading opposition candidate in Argentina's presidential election took a razor-thin lead over President Cristina Fernandez's chosen successor early on Monday, a surprise that months of national polls failed to anticipate.
This video was produced exclusively for Associated Press on October 25, 2015. read more

Posted by Kamilia Lahrichi on Oct 25, 2015 in Featured, Video | 0 comments Video Argentines cast their ballot on Sunday to pick the successor to President Cristina Fernandez, a polarizing leader who dominated national politics for 12 years.
This video was produced exclusively for Associated Press on October 25, 2015. read more

Posted by Kamilia Lahrichi on Oct 24, 2015 in Featured, Latin America | 0 comments Article An artistic showcase featuring 33 Barbie and Ken dolls as religious figures — including a crucified Jesus Christ and a Virgin Mary — is sparking controversy in this Argentine capital and worldwide a year after the same event was canceled over death and other threats.
This article was published in USA Today on October 24, 2015. read more

Posted by Kamilia Lahrichi on Oct 17, 2015 in Featured, Latin America | 0 comments Article As global oil prices have more than halved since 2014 to less than US$50/bbl, Venezuela – which has the planet’s largest crude reserves with about 300 billion barrels – is trying to halt the financial hemorrhaging.
This article was published in the October - December 2015 print edition of International Finance Magazine. read more